Post by The Sandmen on Mar 9, 2015 16:53:36 GMT -5
Bas Rutten is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Chuck Liddell looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Chuck Liddell comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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El Guapo and Iceman move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Bas Rutten goes with a looping right hand while Chuck Liddell jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Iceman seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Bas Rutten has found an opening in the defense of Iceman, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Iceman's ribs.
0:29 Round 1 and El Guapo is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Bas Rutten attempts a sweep single...
Chuck Liddell was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Bas Rutten gets sloppy and Chuck Liddell tries to take advantage...
Iceman jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Chuck Liddell pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chuck Liddell slightly pushes El Guapo into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Shovel hook by Chuck Liddell
goes nowhere.
Iceman is swinging for the fences!
El Guapo backpedals and creates space. Chuck Liddell is asking him if he is going to fight!
Not a desiderable position that Iceman is in now. Bas Rutten is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Iceman attempts a shoot
Bas Rutten hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Brutal-looking high kick from Bas Rutten!
Iceman dodges!
Iceman is trying to counter now!
Bas Rutten launches a body shot
Iceman dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
El Guapo cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Iceman can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Bas Rutten throws a combo
Chuck Liddell ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! El Guapo swings again, only to get countered once more! El Guapo is looking bad here!
Bas Rutten wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Iceman!
Iceman has a small cut in his Left eye
Iceman has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Iceman launches a hook to the body
Bang! El Guapo stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
El Guapo blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
El Guapo avoids a dangerous strike from Iceman
and counters with a solid straight!
Chuck Liddell moves forward looking for some grappling action
Iceman has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
El Guapo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Chuck Liddell embrace and tries to move away...
Chuck Liddell pushes El Guapo forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman tries to take Bas Rutten down... El Guapo stumbles backwards and Chuck Liddell launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard El Guapo's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman is launching some bone breaking punches to El Guapo's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Bas Rutten's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chuck Liddell is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Iceman catches an ankle and El Guapo is tripped to the mat!
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over El Guapo
Chuck Liddell moves to better his position on the ground...
Chuck Liddell wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Bas Rutten looks to mount Chuck Liddell...
Chuck Liddell takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell launches a few punches to El Guapo's cheek from the guard.
Bas Rutten uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Chuck Liddell gets sloppy and Bas Rutten tries to take advantage...
El Guapo tries to move to full mount
El Guapo succeeds
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell tries to roll to his side and trap Bas Rutten in his guard...
Chuck Liddell moves to half guard.
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell launches a few punches to El Guapo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because El Guapo tries to cover his face,
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell launches a few punches to El Guapo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because El Guapo tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell tries to close the guard.
Iceman put Bas Rutten in closed guard.
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Iceman
El Guapo is in closed guard... Iceman tries to roll on the ground!
Bas Rutten uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Iceman
Iceman measures the resilience of El Guapo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in El Guapo's side.
Hard blow to El Guapo's mid-section, he seems hurt
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Iceman
Bas Rutten tries to pass Chuck Liddell's guard...
Bas Rutten passes momentarily but Chuck Liddell regains full guard.
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Iceman
Bas Rutten looks to posture up and open Chuck Liddell's guard...
Bas Rutten forces Chuck Liddell to open his guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Chuck Liddell, but it's close.
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Round 2
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El Guapo wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chuck Liddell slightly pushes El Guapo into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
El Guapo grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Iceman
El Guapo tries to move to full mount
El Guapo's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Iceman is trying to counter now!
Chuck Liddell launches a few punches to El Guapo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because El Guapo tries to cover his face,
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell launches a few punches to El Guapo's cheek from the guard.
Bas Rutten uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Iceman
El Guapo moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell tries to turn away and scramble out. Bas Rutten takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Chuck Liddell spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Chuck Liddell launches a body shot
El Guapo dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Chuck Liddell swings...
hard impact to El Guapo's face!
Iceman decides to launch some tentative punches
Bas Rutten takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Iceman steps backwards away from Bas Rutten. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Bas Rutten can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Bas Rutten moves forward looking for some grappling action
El Guapo has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman and El Guapo are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
El Guapo and Chuck Liddell are cliched up against the cage. El Guapo steps for a throw
Iceman stays on his feet
El Guapo clumsily fails here and it's time for Chuck Liddell to fight back!
Brutal punches to El Guapo's face while in the clinch!
El Guapo can't take many more shots like those!
El Guapo's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Iceman tries to take Bas Rutten down... El Guapo stumbles backwards and Chuck Liddell launches a few punches...
Bas Rutten dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Chuck Liddell launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
El Guapo blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Bas Rutten's cheek! El Guapo stumbles and the falls to the mat!
El Guapo's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Iceman is standing while El Guapo is on the ground on his back
Iceman launches a kick to El Guapo's thigh
El Guapo checks that kick!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Iceman is standing while El Guapo is on the ground on his back
Iceman moves backwards and gestures for Bas Rutten to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Bas Rutten is standing now.
Iceman decides to launch some tentative punches
Bas Rutten takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Iceman decides to launch some tentative punches
Chuck Liddell takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Chuck Liddell and El Guapo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Chuck Liddell is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Iceman goes to the body...
He punishes El Guapo's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Good leg kicks from Bas Rutten.
Iceman winces a bit.
Chuck Liddell charges at El Guapo throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! El Guapo is rocked!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Solid low kick from Chuck Liddell.
El Guapo deflects it.
Chuck Liddell gets sloppy and Bas Rutten tries to take advantage...
A bad move from Chuck Liddell
allows El Guapo to land a solid head kick.
Bas Rutten goes with a looping right hand while Chuck Liddell jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Iceman seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Iceman steps forward
El Guapo feints.
A right hand from Bas Rutten
makes Iceman stumble back!
Iceman's Left eye is beginning to swell
Brutal combination from Chuck Liddell!
El Guapo moves aside and dodges.
Poorly executed technique. Bas Rutten looks to counter!
El Guapo launches a furious low kick!
Chuck Liddell blocks
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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As the fight continues it seems that Bas Rutten is taking the best of the fight.
El Guapo is swinging for the fences!
Iceman backpedals and creates space. Bas Rutten is asking him if he is going to fight!
El Guapo misses a step and Chuck Liddell sees an opportunity to counter him!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Iceman.
It looks like El Guapo was hit by a bus!
Here comes Bas Rutten with a vicious middle kick!
Chuck Liddell dodges that one moving backwards
El Guapo looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chuck Liddell's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
El Guapo looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chuck Liddell's punches
El Guapo is on the receiving end of a great combo by Iceman.
Good front kick from El Guapo!
Iceman stumbles backwards after that one!
Bas Rutten moves forward looking for some grappling action
El Guapo has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
a flying knee from El Guapo towards Chuck Liddell's face
hits it, what a strike surely that hurts, Iceman got to be more careful now
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Iceman takes a break to breathe while holding Bas Rutten.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
El Guapo launches a furious low kick!
Chuck Liddell blocks
Iceman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bas Rutten paws at Iceman.
Iceman answers with solid punches!
El Guapo's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Surprise roundhouse punch by El Guapo.
Chuck Liddell's reflexes save him!
El Guapo looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chuck Liddell's punches
El Guapo is on the receiving end of a great combo by Iceman.
Bas Rutten fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Iceman's chin
El Guapo launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Iceman!
El Guapo steps backwards away from Chuck Liddell. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Iceman pushes Bas Rutten and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Here comes Bas Rutten with a vicious middle kick!
Chuck Liddell dodges that one moving backwards
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
El Guapo is holding Chuck Liddell's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chuck Liddell shows great balance while pushing away Bas Rutten
Poorly executed technique. Chuck Liddell looks to counter!
Crisp uppercut by Iceman followed by a hard jab
Bas Rutten stumbles back.
Iceman launches a kick
El Guapo checks it and keeps distance.
El Guapo launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Iceman.
Iceman is trying to counter now!
Chuck Liddell shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Bas Rutten is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Iceman into his guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Iceman is in closed guard... El Guapo tries to roll on the ground!
Chuck Liddell uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over El Guapo
Iceman is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
El Guapo's Chin is beginning to swell
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over El Guapo
Iceman is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Bas Rutten, who is barely covering up!
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over El Guapo
Iceman positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! El Guapo's being punished here!
El Guapo's Forehead is beginning to swell
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over El Guapo
Iceman launches a barrage of elbows over El Guapo's face!
Bas Rutten blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over El Guapo
Iceman throws a few hammer fists to the face of Bas Rutten
Solid shots!
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over El Guapo
Iceman gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Bas Rutten! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Bas Rutten doesn't defend himself!
El Guapo's Nose is beginning to swell
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over El Guapo
Iceman is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against El Guapo's ribs.
El Guapo is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over El Guapo
Iceman tries to escape from closed guard...
Iceman struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over El Guapo
Good looking punches from Chuck Liddell on the ground
They could take their toll on El Guapo.
El Guapo has a small cut in his Forehead
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over El Guapo
Chuck Liddell wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Iceman drills Bas Rutten's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over El Guapo
Iceman tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling El Guapo from the side mount!
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Chuck Liddell looks to pass to mount...
Iceman slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Bas Rutten.
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Bas Rutten
Chuck Liddell wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Iceman drills Bas Rutten's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The ref pulls off Chuck Liddell! El Guapo seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
El Guapo's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
El Guapo has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Chuck Liddell by TKO (GnP) at 5:00 Round 3
Statistics: Bas Rutten
Punches 13/28 (46%)
Kicks 8/14 (57%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 299 s
Statistics: Chuck Liddell
Punches 37/59 (63%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 9/15 (60%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 31/49 (63%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 281 s
These two are very, very legit fighters. Bas is very close to breaking through, but came a bit shy in this one. He was often winning, often losing, and always in the fight. Chuck hits hard and often, and despite both guys being tough, tough, tough, Chuck got more done and Bas suffered for it. That being said, I see nothing but up-side for Bas, if he gets the upgrades he needs to reach that next level.
Chuck Liddell looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Chuck Liddell comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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El Guapo and Iceman move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Bas Rutten goes with a looping right hand while Chuck Liddell jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Iceman seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Bas Rutten has found an opening in the defense of Iceman, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Iceman's ribs.
0:29 Round 1 and El Guapo is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Bas Rutten attempts a sweep single...
Chuck Liddell was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Bas Rutten gets sloppy and Chuck Liddell tries to take advantage...
Iceman jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Chuck Liddell pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chuck Liddell slightly pushes El Guapo into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Shovel hook by Chuck Liddell
goes nowhere.
Iceman is swinging for the fences!
El Guapo backpedals and creates space. Chuck Liddell is asking him if he is going to fight!
Not a desiderable position that Iceman is in now. Bas Rutten is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Iceman attempts a shoot
Bas Rutten hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Brutal-looking high kick from Bas Rutten!
Iceman dodges!
Iceman is trying to counter now!
Bas Rutten launches a body shot
Iceman dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
El Guapo cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Iceman can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Bas Rutten throws a combo
Chuck Liddell ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! El Guapo swings again, only to get countered once more! El Guapo is looking bad here!
Bas Rutten wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Iceman!
Iceman has a small cut in his Left eye
Iceman has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Iceman launches a hook to the body
Bang! El Guapo stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
El Guapo blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
El Guapo avoids a dangerous strike from Iceman
and counters with a solid straight!
Chuck Liddell moves forward looking for some grappling action
Iceman has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
El Guapo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Chuck Liddell embrace and tries to move away...
Chuck Liddell pushes El Guapo forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman tries to take Bas Rutten down... El Guapo stumbles backwards and Chuck Liddell launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard El Guapo's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman is launching some bone breaking punches to El Guapo's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Bas Rutten's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chuck Liddell is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Iceman catches an ankle and El Guapo is tripped to the mat!
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over El Guapo
Chuck Liddell moves to better his position on the ground...
Chuck Liddell wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Bas Rutten looks to mount Chuck Liddell...
Chuck Liddell takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell launches a few punches to El Guapo's cheek from the guard.
Bas Rutten uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Chuck Liddell gets sloppy and Bas Rutten tries to take advantage...
El Guapo tries to move to full mount
El Guapo succeeds
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell tries to roll to his side and trap Bas Rutten in his guard...
Chuck Liddell moves to half guard.
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell launches a few punches to El Guapo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because El Guapo tries to cover his face,
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell launches a few punches to El Guapo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because El Guapo tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell tries to close the guard.
Iceman put Bas Rutten in closed guard.
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Iceman
El Guapo is in closed guard... Iceman tries to roll on the ground!
Bas Rutten uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Iceman
Iceman measures the resilience of El Guapo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in El Guapo's side.
Hard blow to El Guapo's mid-section, he seems hurt
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Iceman
Bas Rutten tries to pass Chuck Liddell's guard...
Bas Rutten passes momentarily but Chuck Liddell regains full guard.
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Iceman
Bas Rutten looks to posture up and open Chuck Liddell's guard...
Bas Rutten forces Chuck Liddell to open his guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Chuck Liddell, but it's close.
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Round 2
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El Guapo wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chuck Liddell slightly pushes El Guapo into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
El Guapo grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Iceman
El Guapo tries to move to full mount
El Guapo's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Iceman is trying to counter now!
Chuck Liddell launches a few punches to El Guapo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because El Guapo tries to cover his face,
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell launches a few punches to El Guapo's cheek from the guard.
Bas Rutten uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Iceman
El Guapo moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell tries to turn away and scramble out. Bas Rutten takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Chuck Liddell spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Chuck Liddell launches a body shot
El Guapo dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Chuck Liddell swings...
hard impact to El Guapo's face!
Iceman decides to launch some tentative punches
Bas Rutten takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Iceman steps backwards away from Bas Rutten. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Bas Rutten can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Bas Rutten moves forward looking for some grappling action
El Guapo has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman and El Guapo are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
El Guapo and Chuck Liddell are cliched up against the cage. El Guapo steps for a throw
Iceman stays on his feet
El Guapo clumsily fails here and it's time for Chuck Liddell to fight back!
Brutal punches to El Guapo's face while in the clinch!
El Guapo can't take many more shots like those!
El Guapo's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Iceman tries to take Bas Rutten down... El Guapo stumbles backwards and Chuck Liddell launches a few punches...
Bas Rutten dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Chuck Liddell launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
El Guapo blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Bas Rutten's cheek! El Guapo stumbles and the falls to the mat!
El Guapo's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Iceman is standing while El Guapo is on the ground on his back
Iceman launches a kick to El Guapo's thigh
El Guapo checks that kick!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Iceman is standing while El Guapo is on the ground on his back
Iceman moves backwards and gestures for Bas Rutten to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Bas Rutten is standing now.
Iceman decides to launch some tentative punches
Bas Rutten takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Iceman decides to launch some tentative punches
Chuck Liddell takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Chuck Liddell and El Guapo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Chuck Liddell is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Iceman goes to the body...
He punishes El Guapo's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Good leg kicks from Bas Rutten.
Iceman winces a bit.
Chuck Liddell charges at El Guapo throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! El Guapo is rocked!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Solid low kick from Chuck Liddell.
El Guapo deflects it.
Chuck Liddell gets sloppy and Bas Rutten tries to take advantage...
A bad move from Chuck Liddell
allows El Guapo to land a solid head kick.
Bas Rutten goes with a looping right hand while Chuck Liddell jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Iceman seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Iceman steps forward
El Guapo feints.
A right hand from Bas Rutten
makes Iceman stumble back!
Iceman's Left eye is beginning to swell
Brutal combination from Chuck Liddell!
El Guapo moves aside and dodges.
Poorly executed technique. Bas Rutten looks to counter!
El Guapo launches a furious low kick!
Chuck Liddell blocks
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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As the fight continues it seems that Bas Rutten is taking the best of the fight.
El Guapo is swinging for the fences!
Iceman backpedals and creates space. Bas Rutten is asking him if he is going to fight!
El Guapo misses a step and Chuck Liddell sees an opportunity to counter him!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Iceman.
It looks like El Guapo was hit by a bus!
Here comes Bas Rutten with a vicious middle kick!
Chuck Liddell dodges that one moving backwards
El Guapo looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chuck Liddell's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
El Guapo looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chuck Liddell's punches
El Guapo is on the receiving end of a great combo by Iceman.
Good front kick from El Guapo!
Iceman stumbles backwards after that one!
Bas Rutten moves forward looking for some grappling action
El Guapo has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
a flying knee from El Guapo towards Chuck Liddell's face
hits it, what a strike surely that hurts, Iceman got to be more careful now
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Iceman takes a break to breathe while holding Bas Rutten.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
El Guapo launches a furious low kick!
Chuck Liddell blocks
Iceman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bas Rutten paws at Iceman.
Iceman answers with solid punches!
El Guapo's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Surprise roundhouse punch by El Guapo.
Chuck Liddell's reflexes save him!
El Guapo looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chuck Liddell's punches
El Guapo is on the receiving end of a great combo by Iceman.
Bas Rutten fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Iceman's chin
El Guapo launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Iceman!
El Guapo steps backwards away from Chuck Liddell. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Iceman pushes Bas Rutten and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Here comes Bas Rutten with a vicious middle kick!
Chuck Liddell dodges that one moving backwards
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
El Guapo is holding Chuck Liddell's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chuck Liddell shows great balance while pushing away Bas Rutten
Poorly executed technique. Chuck Liddell looks to counter!
Crisp uppercut by Iceman followed by a hard jab
Bas Rutten stumbles back.
Iceman launches a kick
El Guapo checks it and keeps distance.
El Guapo launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Iceman.
Iceman is trying to counter now!
Chuck Liddell shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Bas Rutten is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Iceman into his guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Iceman is in closed guard... El Guapo tries to roll on the ground!
Chuck Liddell uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over El Guapo
Iceman is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
El Guapo's Chin is beginning to swell
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over El Guapo
Iceman is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Bas Rutten, who is barely covering up!
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over El Guapo
Iceman positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! El Guapo's being punished here!
El Guapo's Forehead is beginning to swell
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over El Guapo
Iceman launches a barrage of elbows over El Guapo's face!
Bas Rutten blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over El Guapo
Iceman throws a few hammer fists to the face of Bas Rutten
Solid shots!
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over El Guapo
Iceman gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Bas Rutten! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Bas Rutten doesn't defend himself!
El Guapo's Nose is beginning to swell
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over El Guapo
Iceman is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against El Guapo's ribs.
El Guapo is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over El Guapo
Iceman tries to escape from closed guard...
Iceman struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over El Guapo
Good looking punches from Chuck Liddell on the ground
They could take their toll on El Guapo.
El Guapo has a small cut in his Forehead
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over El Guapo
Chuck Liddell wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Iceman drills Bas Rutten's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over El Guapo
Iceman tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling El Guapo from the side mount!
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Chuck Liddell looks to pass to mount...
Iceman slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Bas Rutten.
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Bas Rutten
Chuck Liddell wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Iceman drills Bas Rutten's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The ref pulls off Chuck Liddell! El Guapo seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
El Guapo's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
El Guapo has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Chuck Liddell by TKO (GnP) at 5:00 Round 3
Statistics: Bas Rutten
Punches 13/28 (46%)
Kicks 8/14 (57%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 299 s
Statistics: Chuck Liddell
Punches 37/59 (63%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 9/15 (60%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 31/49 (63%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 281 s
These two are very, very legit fighters. Bas is very close to breaking through, but came a bit shy in this one. He was often winning, often losing, and always in the fight. Chuck hits hard and often, and despite both guys being tough, tough, tough, Chuck got more done and Bas suffered for it. That being said, I see nothing but up-side for Bas, if he gets the upgrades he needs to reach that next level.